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Microparticle analysis: methods and uses in the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical Technology

Microparticles can be present as a contamination of products such as pharmaceuticals and electronics, or as an air pollutant. Within the pharmaceutical industry, it is critical to measure particle size as it influences surface area and porosity, impacting a drug’s bioavailability, effectiveness, and shelf life.

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Small molecule API: Shining a spotlight on new innovations in milling

Pharmaceutical Technology

The ingredients used in these drugs are high potency, even at small doses, and pose a risk to both human health and cross-contamination with other drugs in a manufacturing environment. Currently mostly outsourced, there are signs that CMOs are beginning to make investments in containment capabilities, to capture emerging opportunities.